Registered Nurse Whatcom Triage

Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-time - DAY Shift Fri-Sun

Location: Bellingham, WA
Program: 400-21350
Hours: Full-time

Pay: $48.71 - $82.59 DOE

Compass Health is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Bellingham! As a vital member of the multidisciplinary care team, you’ll provide direct nursing services and oversight to ensure high-quality care for clients within our behavioral health programs.

• Administer injectable psychiatric medications based on provider orders.
• Conduct nursing assessments and provide ongoing physical and mental health monitoring.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and serve as a medical liaison.
• Provide medication education and coordinate refills, pharmacy communication, and inventory.
• Maintain nursing documentation and transcribe orders as needed.
• Participate in emergency response and implement appropriate medical interventions.
• Support clients and staff in promoting wellness and recovery.

• Current Washington State RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time psychiatric nursing experience.
• Ability to obtain MHP certification within 30 days of hire.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

• In-depth knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and involuntary commitment laws.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Organizational aptitude and calm problem-solving approach.

As Northwest Washington’s leading non-profit behavioral health provider, Compass Health is proud to support our employees with a generous benefits package and a mission-driven work environment that fosters collaboration and growth:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to full-time employees
• 16 days of vacation in your first year
• 12 sick days annually, including a wellness day
• 13 paid holidays – 11 standard and 2 personal
• $500 in professional development funds
• Up to 5 days paid education leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% match after 1 year
• And much more!

Compass Health has served the communities of Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties for more than a century. We are a mission-focused organization delivering outpatient, residential, crisis, and integrated healthcare to clients of all ages. Learn more pass health.org.

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all hiring and employment practices.

• Preferred Education: Associate
• Required Experience: 2 years full-time psychiatric nursing experience
• Required Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Registered Nurse
• Preferred Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Mental Health Professional

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